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ATD 854J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,283 mi
Last recorded29,283 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATD 854J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2014 26,560 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,493 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,998 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 21,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,819 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,607 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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ATD 854J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ATD 854J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATD 854J registered?

ATD 854J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is ATD 854J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATD 854J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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